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HOT WATER EXTRACTION (Steam Cleaning)

 

Hot water extraction is sometimes referred to as 'Steam Cleaning'. In this method, hot cleaning solution is sprayed under pressure onto the carpet and is immediately extracted with a vacuum source. The dirty solution is collected in a recovery tank and is usually poured into the sanitary waste system. The advantage of this system is that is has the ability to flush out large amounts of soil and contaminants in carpet. It is the most preferred method by all of the major fiber producers, such as Dupont, Monsanto and Allied Signal, as well as the carpet manufacturers like, Shaw, Mohawk, World, and Queen. Because this method removes more contaminants than the other carpet cleaning methods, hot water extraction is favored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is the preferred method of the Institute of Inspection and Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Most higher quality carpets that have extended appearance and texture retention warranties require this type of cleaning in order to retain the warranty coverage.

 

 

BONNET (Dry Cleaning)

 

In this type of cleaning sometimes referred to as 'Dry Cleaning', the cleaning product (mostly mixed with carbonated water) is misted onto the carpet in the form of a spray. Next, a circular rotating buffer with an absorbent pad attached is run over the carpet. The soil attaches itself to the pad and the pad is changed with a clean one after becoming dirty. This method generally does a good job of cleaning the top l/3 of the carpet pile that is visible to the eye but does little to remove the heavier grit and sand that damages carpet over time. Because there is no flushing action or extraction, there is very little deep cleaning.

 

 

ALL SUMMED UP!

 

A good way to figure out the differences and decide which is right for you is to think of your carpets as a T-Shirt. In the Dry cleaning method Sprinkle detergent on it maybe pour some carbonated water on it and rub it together and let dry. (no chemicals or dirt was actually removed) With steam cleaning dampen shirt and apply detergent, slightly agitate, completely rinse all detergent, ring and hang to dry. (the standard steam wand performs agitation to fibers, clean water rinse and with a dry pass and pressure is like ringing out the shirt.)

Really what is the difference between

Steam Cleaning and Dry Cleaning?